Faculty (academic personnel)

Short Definition

Faculty is the academic staff at a college or university who teach courses, conduct research and provide mentorship and guidance to students.

In-depth Overview

Faculty (Academic Personnel)

Long definition: In higher education, "faculty" refers to the academic personnel of a university or college, including professors, lecturers, researchers and instructors. These individuals are experts in their respective fields and are responsible for teaching, conducting research, mentoring students and contributing to the academic community's growth and knowledge.

Etymology: The term "faculty" has its origins in the Latin word "facultas", which means "ability" or "skill". It evolved to represent the collective group of educators and scholars within an educational institution.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Academic Staff, Teaching Staff, Educators, Scholars.

Examples of Use:

• The faculty at our university comprises renowned scholars from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Professor Johnson is a distinguished member of the faculty, known for her groundbreaking research in chemistry.
• The faculty plays a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of students.

Translations:
Spanish: Cuerpo Docente (Personal Académico)
French: Corps Professoral (Personnel Académique)
German: Fakultät (Akademisches Personal)
Italian: Docenti (Personale Accademico)
Portuguese: Corpo Docente (Pessoal Académico)
Japanese: 教員陣 (Kyouinjin)
Chinese (Simplified): 教职工 (Jiào Zhígōng)
Hindi: अकादमिक कर्मचारी (Akademik Karmachari)

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Faculty (academic personnel)

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